Welcome to Strewth, where we uncover Australia's most captivating tales of true crime and mysterious happenings – yarns so extraordinary they'll make you stop and say, "Strewth!"
From the sun-scorched outback to the seedy underbelly of our biggest cities, Australia harbours some of the world's most perplexing mysteries. Stories so bizarre that even hardened detectives could only mutter that distinctly Australian expression of disbelief.
Each episode takes you deep into extraordinary cases through atmospheric storytelling and meticulous research. You'll walk alongside the detectives, feel the frustration of families seeking answers, and experience the shock of communities torn apart by inexplicable events.
Strewth reveals how these cases shaped Australian society and exposes the dark undercurrents flowing beneath the nation's beautiful facade. From colonial-era crimes to modern forensic breakthroughs, these are the stories that made headlines and left investigators scratching their heads.
New episodes weekly. Because some stories are too strange not to tell.
April 6, 1966. 11 AM. A suburban Melbourne school. Over 200 students and teachers witness a silver disc hovering above their playground, then shooting away at impossible speed. Within hours, men in s…
STREWTH - Episode 2: Stranger than Fiction
A True Australian Mystery Podcast
In 1930, struggling novelist Arthur Upfield sat around a campfire in the remote Western Australian outback, discussing wi…
STREWTH - Episode 1: The Lady of the Swamp
A True Australian Mystery Podcast
Before South Gippsland became infamous for a recent mushroom poisoning that made international headlines, this picturesque…